The Obstetrics & Gynecology Research Network (OGRN) is a highly experienced research infrastructure providing researchers with all aspects of service. The administrative core works hand in hand with team members to deliver the highest quality research.
| Michael Varner, MD: Vice-Chair for Research |
Contact: michael.varner@hsc.utah.edu; 801-585-5156
| Laurie Lesher : Associate Director |
Planning, directing, educating, staffing, monitoring, evaluating, budgeting, and all other clinical operations and project logistics related to the OGRN. Liaison between staff and physicians.
Contact: laurie.lesher@hsc.utah.edu; 801-581-4128
| Kris Larrabee: Grants and Contracts Officer |
All aspects of the pre-award grant/contract application process including budget development and coordination with OSP; funding opportunity searches for departmental investigators; uTRAC facilitation and coordination; data management for OGRN Project Web Access.
Contact: kris.larrabee@hsc.utah.edu; 801-213-2392
| Tonya Edvalson: Compliance Manager |
Human subjects protection issues such as training, IRB submissions from initial submission through study close-out, filing of documentation, FDA regulations, study monitoring visits and//or FDA inspections, and compliance oversight. Material Transfer Agreements and Data Transfer Agreements.
Contact: tonya.edvalson@hsc.utah.edu; 801-587-9168 (office) or 801-694-9957 (cell)
| Sandy Drollinger: Financial Manager |
Post-award management, project funds, subcontracts, meeting with PIs and coordinators to plan project expenditures, budget development and management, bill payments, project close-out.
Contact: sandy.drollinger@hsc.utah.edu; 801-585-0069
| Kathy Harvey: Laboratory Manager |
Laboratory operations: Freezer storage; Sample inventory and tracking; Centrifuge management; Lab safety.
Contact: Kathy.Harvey@hsc.utah.edu; 801-581-2558
| Please feel free to contact us at any time, at any stage of your project, from first thought to final closing. |